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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s voice still echoes through a Toronto exhibition decades after his death — Ron Fanfair
- The Toronto show concentrates on Basquiat’s estate editions released over 25 years, linking past works to present themes of power and Black identity.
- Gallery founder Alan Ganev says the program broadens programming while keeping core roots with artists who shaped the era.
- The exhibit argues Basquiat’s issues—institutions, power and race—are still resonant today in society.
- King Alphonso (1982/2025) is among new editions unveiled in collaboration with Pace Prints and Flatiron Editions.
- The gallery emphasizes accessibility, noting admission is free and aims to reach diverse audiences in Toronto.
- The exhibition runs until June 11 at Taglialatella Galleries, Toronto.
- Taglialatella Galleries Toronto is located at 99 Yorkville Ave and showcases Basquiat editions alongside Canadian artists.
- The show invites deeper looking beyond celebrity, focusing on Basquiat’s intellectual concerns and historical references.
- The estate’s ongoing releases are guided by Basquiat’s family, aiming to maintain authenticity and access.
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